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April 23, 2025 at 6:57 am

As solo travel increases, hotels step up

Solo travel is no longer a niche trend. The industry expects a nearly 10% cumulative annual growth rate through 2030, and it isn't limited to...

January 28, 2025 at 6:12 am

Winter survival tips for travelers: Packing light while staying warm

Traveling to cold-weather destinations in winter doesn't mean overpacking and lugging around heavy suitcases. With the right strategies, you can pack light while staying warm,...

November 11, 2024 at 6:57 am

From childhood treats to adult indulgences: The evolution of Advent calendars

Until recently, Advent calendars were predictable - a basic cardboard box with a piece of barely passable chocolate behind each numbered flap. How did this...

October 7, 2024 at 6:42 am

Why people are turning off screens and getting social at board game cafes

In the age of smartphones and endless scrolling, it's rare to find a place where people truly unplug and connect. But step into a board...

September 17, 2024 at 6:32 am

Take your apple picking to the next level this fall

Forget pumpkin spice; apple picking is the true marker of fall. It's a beloved autumn tradition, offering a chance to connect with nature, enjoy the...

August 19, 2024 at 6:27 am

Shhh! Introverts finally have their perfect book club

As 12:30 p.m. approached, people trickled into the park, carrying foldable chairs, water bottles and - surprising in this day and age - books. Over...

FILE – Then-President Donald Trump, left, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel during a joint news conference at the White House on Jan. 28, 2020. Netanyahu could expect a freer hand if Trump returns to the presidency, but he must rely on President Joe Biden for another six months. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) XNYT0393 XNYT0393

July 25, 2024 at 9:04 pm

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire VIEW

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for...

July 23, 2024 at 7:12 am

Would Grandma approve? The new rules of etiquette

The last time you hosted a party, did half the people you invited let you know whether or not they could make it? When you...

June 26, 2024 at 6:27 am

These grocery shopping mistakes cost you money

Grocery shopping can feel like a constant battle between convenience and cost-effectiveness. The rapid inflation of the last few years has only made things worse,...

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) GAMC307 GAMC307

March 9, 2024 at 2:18 pm

Trump blasts Biden over Laken Riley’s death after Biden says he regrets using term ‘illegal’ VIEW

President Joe Biden says he regretted using the term “illegal” during his State of the Union address to describe the suspected killer of Laken Riley.